F 450 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN D (2004)
50. CAUTION: Do not spread the differential housing more than specified.
CAUTION: Avoid nicking the ring gear teeth and the anti-lock speed sensor ring during assembly.
Using the special tools, spread the differential housing to specifications.
1
Use a rawhide hammer to seat the differential in the differential housing.
2
Remove the special tools.
51. CAUTION: Match the mating letters as noted during disassembly.
Install the bearing caps, aligning the letters with those on the differential housing. Tighten the bolts to specifications.
52. Confirm the total preload.
Using a Nm (inch-pound) torque wrench, check the torque to rotate the pinion. The reading must be higher than the initial reading taken without
the differential case installed by the amount shown.
53. Carry out the Tooth Contact Pattern Check to verify the final pinion position is correct.
54. Install the axle shafts.
55. CAUTION: Clean both flat surfaces (differential housing and differential cover) with a suitable solvent to remove all traces of oil film.
CAUTION: Install the differential cover within 15 minutes of applying the silicone or it will be necessary to remove and reapply new sealant.
Apply a continuous bead of sealant of the specified thickness to the differential housing cover.
56. Place two bolts into the differential housing cover at the 8 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions. Install the differential housing cover on the differential
housing.
